The Black College Football Hall of Fame, which debuted in 2009 and was founded by iconic Grambling State University football alumni Doug Williams and James ‘Shack’ Harris, will award its inductees in Canton, OH beginning in 2017, with plans in the works for an accompanying HBCU football classic to be played in Hall of Fame Stadium. From the Associated Press:

“All of us associated with the Black College Football Hall of Fame look forward to working with the team at the Pro Football Hall of Fame to elevate the story of great African-American players and coaches who persevered and overcame great obstacles to achieve their dreams,” Harris said in a statement.